You arrive at the scene where an older man inadvertently overdosed on his blood pressure medication. He is unresponsive with shallow respirations. The patient's wife is unavailable. You should:

A. attempt to contact the wife prior to initiating care.
B. begin treatment and transport the patient to the hospital.
C. treat the patient under the law of expressed consent.
D. contact medical control and obtain permission to treat

Answer: B. begin treatment and transport the patient to the hospital.

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